The striking silhouette of the new Vancouver Aquatic Centre pays homage to the iconic trapezoidal form of the existing centre, while a dynamic interplay of glass and planar panels recalls indigenous Coast Salish plank houses of the past. Glulam columns and CLT panels exposed at the interior serve as a contemporary reinterpretation of the existing precast concrete panels that envelop the existing aquatic hall. The canted roofline is punctuated with extensive skylights, flooding the interior with daylight. The entry level includes a viewing area and fitness centre that looks out over an aquatic hall that features a 25-metre lap pool, leisure pool, hot pool, dive tank, and dryland training zones. Full-height glazing wraps the space, accentuating natural light, views, and connections to the surrounding park and waterfront setting. The project is a collaboration between MJMA and Acton Ostry Architects.